The deadline to apply for Small Business Administration disaster loans for damages caused by Hurricane Helene is Wednesday (Nov. 27). For Milton, it’s Dec. 10.
Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee.
The program, similar to My Safe Florida Home, provides services to protect residences against storms and reduce insurance premiums.
The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
A new Freddie Mac survey found more people today are concerned about natural disaster risks, which could shape the future of real estate markets.
As recovery continues, more than 26,000 people have checked into FEMA-supported housing and more than 2,700 blue tarps have been installed on roofs.
Florida Realtors chief economist said storms never seem to leave a statewide impact on the housing market. Rather, they cause a temporary lull in sales.
Florida tourism leaders plan a campaign to promote resilience and showcase unaffected areas post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Nearly 360,000 insurance claims have been filed in Florida due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, mostly from residential properties in the hardest-hit areas.
Disaster-response resources are available this week in more than 10 Florida counties to help businesses and residents.
